Kingfisher Barn

ID: S33570

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

A delightful first and second floor apartment in an enviable position on the outskirts of the popular and picturesque village of Staveley in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Well-furnished throughout, the apartment is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding towns and villages with an abundance of low level walks directly from the door. There are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a modern kitchen with a Juliet balcony that looks out over the mill race and beyond to the Kentmere valley and fells. The cosy sitting area has a high ceiling with exposed beams and an electric fire. Staveley village boasts a well-stocked shop, a newsagent and Post Office, local butcher, chemist and a pub serving excellent food. Explore the local town of Kendal with its independent retailers, restaurants and bars as well as a selection of museums and Kendal Arts Centre which offers a cinema and various live performances. The popular towns of Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick are all easily accessible by car or bus, or you can enjoy a gentle stroll along the River Kent to the Mill Yard, whilst the more energetic can pack a picnic and head for the Kentmere Horseshoe circular walk. There really is something for everyone to enjoy at this beautiful Lake District holiday home.

Staveley is situated between Kendal and Windermere and has gained a reputation as the Gateway to the Lakes. It is mainly comprised of picturesque, grey slate buildings, sandwiched between the rivers Kent and Gowan. This once forested area was grazed as early as 4000BC. Iron Age farmers settled first and were followed by the English and Scandinavians and evidence of these early civilizations can be found throughout the region. The village has an excellent range of amenities including a variety of shops, two pubs, craft shops and a railway station. Nearby, Windermere and Ambleside offer a number of attractions such as boat trips on Lake Windemere and a ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park.

Accommodation

Over first and second floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double, 1 x first floor double.

Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

First floor kitchen.

First floor sitting room with dining area and electric fire.

Gas central heating with electric fire.

Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, DAB radio/CD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Roadside parking directly outside cottage.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 5 mins walk.

Note: There is a slight incline to reach the 10 steps leading to the front door.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lake Windermere

Reviews (33)

  • Vikki

    The property had everything we needed, was cosy and warm and was in a great location in Stavely.

  • Nigel

    Good facilities. Loved our stay but went too quick sadly. Would love to return

  • Wendy

    Nice and spacious living space. Slightly inconvenient having the bedrooms on the ground floor and bathroom first floor, but this can't really be helped given the design layout of the property, just something to bear in mind if guests would find this a problem. The only other issue is the lack of a designated parking space for the property. We followed the guidance in the guest info booklet and parked along what was the side of both ours and the adjoining property, which was on a minor road. However, on our return to the property one day, there were 2 other cars parked there already and I ended up parking quite a distance away from the property as there aren't really any alternatives to parking near the property itself.

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